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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 686.60 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 686.60 and 336.79 is: 503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 686.60 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/686.60 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 686.60 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 231,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,238.33/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.97

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